Best Bran English Muffins Recipes

HONEY BRAN ENGLISH MUFFINS (BREAD MACHINE)

Steps:

• Combine according to your manufacturer's directions using the dough or manual cycle.
• Remove dough from the machine after the dough or manual cycle is completed.
• Turn dough out onto floured surface.
• Divide into 12 portions.
• Shape each into a ball, then press into 4" circles about 3/4" high.
• Grease baking sheet and sprinkle with half the oat bran, then place muffins 2" apart.
• Spritz with water and sprinkle with remaining bran.
• Let rise until doubled, about an hour.
• Grease electric skillet or griddle and preheat to 325 degrees.
• or medium heat.
• Carefully place muffins in skillet, then cook about 6 minutes on each side or until brown.
• Cool.
• Success Hints: For Raisin Muffins, add 1/3 cup of raisins and 2/3 tsp of cinnamon.

BRAN ENGLISH MUFFINS

Steps:

• 1. Measure milk, margarine and salt into medium saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until margarine melts. Remove from heat. Stir in KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN cereal. Let stand until lukewarm.2. In large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in cereal mixture. Gradually add 2 1/2 cups of the flour, mixing until dough leaves sides of bowl.3. On flat surface sprinkled with remaining 1/4 cup flour, knead dough about 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Add more flour if dough becomes sticky. Place in mixing bowl coated with cooking spray. Spray top of dough with cooking spray. Cover lightly. Let rise in warm place until double in volume, about 45 minutes.4. Punch down dough. On lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with floured 3-inch biscuit cutter into 12 muffins. Place on baking sheet lightly sprinkled with flour. Cover and let rise in warm place until double in volume, about 45 minutes.5. Preheat electric fry pan to 250° F or preheat large regular fry pan over low heat. Place muffins in ungreased fry pan. Cook uncovered about 25 minutes, turning once, or until lightly browned on both sides. Cool completely. Split and toast muffins to serve. NOTE: For softer crust, refrigerate muffins in airtight container overnight, before serving.